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The Wine Sleuth: Love is Blind... Que Syrah, Sirah
The Wine Sleuth settles a dispute over two beautiful Bordeaux - and untangles the old confusion between Syrah and Petite Sirah.
Spring 2008
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Granny's Chocolate Creations
A Gilbert chocolatier that proves the sweetest luxuries are sometimes hiding in the middle of the desert.
Spring 2008
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Condiment Sophisticates
When the after-dinner offering is a fine glass of aged balsamic, you know the condiment has become the main event.
Spring 2008
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So You Think You Can Party?
A morning-after recollection of a party-hearty performance destined for legendary status - and the quiet art behind a truly great night.
Dec 2007 / Jan 2008
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The Wine Sleuth: Iron Curtain Wine
The Wine Sleuth pushes through the door in search of hope, promise, and a bottle worth the visit.
Dec 2007 / Jan 2008
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Chef Brad: Turkey Tips & Recipes
Chef Brad on choosing a fresh bird, brining, and getting the holiday turkey right.
Dec 2007 / Jan 2008
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Restaurant Review: The Valley's Best Sunday Brunches
A tour of the Valley's finest Sunday brunches - the most civilized meal of the week.
Dec 2007 / Jan 2008
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Walnuts
A look at the humble walnut - a dried fruit with an edible kernel, and an elegant indulgence.
Dec 2007 / Jan 2008
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Chef Brad: Pizza on the Grill
Skip the hot oven on a summer night - the grill makes a blistered, smoky pizza the kitchen simply can't.
Aug / Sep 2007
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The Wine Sleuth: From the Vine to Your Riedel Glass
The long and circuitous journey a bottle takes from the vineyard to the glass in your hand - and why every step matters.
June / July 2007
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The Mysterious Origins of Coffee
From a legendary Ethiopian goatherd to the cup on your counter - the strange and storied history of the world favorite bean.
June / July 2007